"Cheng Shi, I know you."
While Cheng Shi was still sizing up Ji Yue from the corner of his eye, Ji Yue took the initiative to greet him.
The greeting made Cheng Shi's heart skip. He thought she had recovered her memories, but the next thing she said was:
"The great hero who foiled Experiment 0221 and rescued countless players!"
"..."
Cheng Shi's expression stiffened, but he secretly let out a sigh of relief.
Thankfully, although being praised was a little awkward, it at least seemed that she did not remember him.
He turned to Ji Yue, admiring her dazzling silver hair, and said with a smile:
"I wouldn't dare call myself a hero. I just happened to be there and fought for survival because I had no choice but to struggle for myself and my friends."
Hearing his modest reply, Ji Yue raised her brows and thought more highly of Cheng Shi, saying admiringly:
"A gentleman is judged by his actions, not his thoughts. You saved people—that is a fact, and you deserve to be called a hero.
"My friend suffered greatly in that experiment as well. Speaking of which, you could be considered his benefactor.
"Let me thank you on his behalf."
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The more Cheng Shi listened, the stranger it felt. He had the distinct sense that Ji Yue had approached him with an ulterior motive, yet she did not seem hostile. For a moment, he could not figure out what this Erudite Scholar was planning, so he could only put on a false smile and play along.
"You're too kind. Destiny took pity on him. I said it before—I was only fighting to survive for selfish reasons."
"For your friends? Hmm. It must be wonderful to have you as a friend."
Ji Yue looked Cheng Shi